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Course Syllabus
HCA/210 Version 7
Introduction to Healthcare
Course Start Date: April 29, 2013
Course End Date: June 30, 2013
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Course Description
This course provides a broad overview of the United States health care system. The historical evolution of the business of health care is examined. The student will explore management concepts and workforce opportunities within the health care industry.
Policies
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Course Materials
Austin, A., & Wetle, V. (2012). The U.S. health care system: Combining business, health, and delivery. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Robbins, S., Decenzo, D., & Coulter, M. (2011) Fundamentals of management: Essential concepts and applications (7th ed.) Boston, MA: Prentice Hall.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
|Week One: History and Overview of the U.S. Health Care System